Catfish - Encyclopedia.com
WEBJun 27, 2018 · catfish. views 3,152,744 updated Jun 11 2018. catfish Any member of a large family of slow-swimming scaleless fish found in tropical and subtropical waters; it has fleshy barbels on the upper jaw, sometimes with venomous spines. Most species live in freshwater and can be farmed. Length: up to 3.3m (10ft).
Yaqui Catfish - Encyclopedia.com
WEBThe Yaqui catfish, Ictalurus pricei, is a mediumsized catfish, with a length of 6-8 in (15-20 cm). The back is a lightly mottled brown. Sides are silvery. A reddish coloration is prominent beneath the head, and on the fins and tail. The body is profusely speckled in the young, becoming a more unicolored, dark gray to black dorsally, and white ...
whale catfish | Encyclopedia.com
WEBwhale catfish See CETOPSIDAE. Source for information on whale catfish: A Dictionary of Zoology dictionary.
grunting thorny catfish | Encyclopedia.com
WEBgrunting thorny catfish (Amblydoras hancocki) See DORADIDAE. Source for information on grunting thorny catfish: A Dictionary of Zoology dictionary.
Aquaculture - Encyclopedia.com
WEBMay 21, 2018 · Aquaculture is the raising of fish, shellfish, or aquatic plants to supplement the natural supply. Although aquaculture includes the growing of aquatic plants, most people use the term to mean fish and shellfish farming. Fish and shellfish are raised as food under controlled conditions all over the world.
Lungfish - Encyclopedia.com
WEBMay 29, 2018 · Both South American and African species reach a length of 3.3-6.6 ft (1-2 m). When lungfish are in water, they breathe air by rising to the surface and sticking the tips of their nasal opening and mouth out of the water, so as to empty their lungs and take in fresh air. In most fish, the nostrils are pouchlike.
Osteichthyes - Encyclopedia.com
WEBJun 11, 2018 · The order Characiformes, which includes tetras, piranhas, and pencilfishes, is a diverse group of 1,200 species restricted to South America, southern North America, and Africa. The order Siluriformes (2,000 species) is made up of the catfish, most of which are nocturnal and characterized by sensitive barbels on the snout that look like cat ...
Stonefish - Encyclopedia.com
WEBMay 18, 2018 · stonefish. stonefish Bottom-dwelling, marine fish that lives in tropical waters of the Indo- Pacific Ocean. It has a warty, slime-covered body and sharp dorsal spines with which it can inflict a painful, sometimes deadly, sting to human beings. Length: to 33cm (13in). Family Synancejidae; species Synanceja verrucosa.
Biomes - Encyclopedia.com
WEBMay 17, 2018 · The middle part of the river will be wider and slower moving. The water will be warmer. There will be more species diversity, including plants and algae. Close to the mouth of the river, the water may be filled with sediment. Fish that can tolerate less oxygen and warmer temperatures, such as carp and catfish, will be found near the mouth.
Freshwater Ecosystems - Encyclopedia.com
WEBAnother catfish species, the walking catfish, is a popular food fish in tropical regions and even in some European countries, especially the Netherlands. Catfish is firm textured and has a mild, slightly nutty taste that complements a variety of flavors. It is a lean fish, and modern processing methods have eliminated bones.
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